Month: August 2012

Come enjoy Labor Day with Goodwill’s 25% off Labor Day Sale storewide* – the perfect way to celebrate the power of work on your long weekend off & help others in need find their way to a job!

All of our stores (excepting the Van Dam Outlet, the Chelsea Goodwill, the Wappingers Goodwill and the Patchogue Goodwill) will be open from 10am to 7pm on Monday, September 3rd for the 25% off sale. To find your nearest Goodwill, visit http://www.goodwillnynj.org/findgoodwill.aspx.

Please note that the Chelsea Goodwill, the Wappingers Falls Goodwill and the Patchogue Goodwill are all closed for renovations. As usual with storewide sales, the sale does not apply to items at the pay-by-the-pound Van Dam Outlet. Thank you for shopping, donating and making a difference. Happy Labor Day, all!

That’s right – it’s once again time for the Weekend Window Sale update! This week’s looking especially good for Harlem, Greenwich Village & Gramercy Park, but we’ll also be announcing a great 25%-off Storewide Labor Day Sale soon, so no matter where you live, be sure to stop by a Goodwill near you!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31:

The 23rd Street Goodwill Store Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they enter the store. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Goodwill 23rd Street Store at 220 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 (212-447-7270).

The Harlem Goodwill Store Window Sale: The sale starts at 9:30 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a number in the order they arrive. They may pick two window items to buy this time. When the purchases are made, they may rejoin the line to make additional selections. (Side note: for deals anytime the store is open, check out the markdowns on the Lower Level on items such as electronics, furniture and wares.) You’ll find the Goodwill Harlem Store at 2196 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037 (212-862-0020).

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:

The Goodwill Village Boutique Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they arrive starting at 8:50. Two customers come in at a time, and may choose two items each to purchase. If they want more, they must go to the back of the line and get another ticket. The doors open for everyone after all of the window customers are done, usually 10-10:15. You’ll find the Goodwill Greenwich Village Store at 44 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011 (212-477-7024).

Just in case you’re not in the know yet, a Goodwill Window Sale is when the best items in the store (which have been displayed in the window for days if not weeks) go on sale. There are often designer items and high-priced toys in the mix. We’ve seen everything from red lacquered Chinese lions to a Ferragamo heels to pristine electric guitars. Crowds form early, so try to get to the store well before doors open.

The wait’s almost over! Starting September 19th, you’ll have one more place to shop, donate and support Goodwill: our new Pequannock store and donation center!

Located at 561 Route 23, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444, the 16,000 square foot store will be Goodwill’s second store in Morris County. It will offer quality clothing and household goods at affordable prices and will bring 25-30 jobs to the community.

The store will also provide retail training and work for persons with disabilities while offering local residents the opportunity to contribute to the mission of Goodwill by donating unwanted belongings. Donors will receive a tax receipt upon request.

Thanks to the support of our customers and donors, Goodwill served 100,000 individuals and placed 7,400 in competitive jobs last year. Goodwill’s mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.

Goodwill NYNJ, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has helped New Jersey residents re-use and re-purpose unwanted possessions since we started there in 1919. In 2011, our agency diverted 60 million pounds of unwanted goods from landfills!

Thank you for helping us make a difference in your community. See you in Pompton Plains soon!

It’s almost time to send summer off into the sunset in style – and what better way than while wearing a great find for fall? Our corresondent Lauren ducking into her local Goodwill and came out with the perfect near-Autumn find. Here it is, this week’s Goodwill Gem: The Summer-to-Autumn Cowgirl Boots!

The soft tan leather and subtle, studded detailing of these cowgirl boots makes them an easy way to add a touch of homey, rustic appeal to any laid-back ensemble.

Brand new boots! If there’s anything else that can do a better job of tempering my sadness about the impending transition from summer to fall, I’m sure I don’t know what it is. A couple great pairs of boots are all a city girl needs to go from day to night, all year round – there’s no wardrobe item more versatile or more essential.

Happy Friday! We’ve got your weekend stocked with sales, but if you’re looking for something more substantial to boost your spirits, check out where your Goodwill goes. After all, every time you donate or shop Goodwill, you’re supporting programs that change lives. Take a look:

Mudhaffer Al-Momani lost his vision in adulthood to a genetic eye disease but found direction towards a bright life through Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey.

I came to the United States in 1989 from Jordan. I wanted to secure my college education here; my desire was to be an engineer and work for NASA.

A year after coming here, my father passed away and my family fell into financial hardship afterwards. I left college and started working any job I could get so I could help my family and my siblings. I supported them financially to help their education as well.

A year later, I was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa, called RP for short. I was told I would be losing my vision in a few years. I knew that the only way for me to succeed was to get my education.

Goodwill’s Chelsea Store will close for sales starting Friday, August 24 and is expected to remained under renovation for two weeks. Re-opening date will be announced here and on Facebook.

Our gorgeous Chelsea store is about to get even more gorgeous – but we’ll have to close up shop for two weeks. Donations are still accepted & thank you for your patience!

Donations will still be accepted at the Chelsea Goodwill’s front door from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – just bring your donations of clothing and household goods to 103 W 25th Street, NY NY 10001. In the meantime, please visit the Goodwill stores nearest to the Chelsea location at:

The 23rd Street Goodwill: 220 East 23rd Street 10010

The Goodwill Village Boutique: 44 West 8th Street 10011

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to show off our new and improved store to you soon!

That’s right – it’s time for the Weekend Window Sale update, and things are looking good! Whether you’re Uptown, Downtown, in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Elmsford or Bellmore, we’ve got something special lined up for you. Take a look and take the a.m. opportunity to score amazing finds:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24:

The 23rd Street Goodwill Store Window Sale: Find some cool bargains on Friday, August 24, at the Goodwill 23rd Street store window sale. The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they enter the store. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Goodwill 23rd Street Store at 220 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 (212-447-7270).

The Brooklyn Livingston Street Goodwill Store Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first come first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they enter the store. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Goodwill Livingston Street Store at 258 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718-923-9037).

The Goodwill Bronx Store Window Sale: Tickets are distributed to customers on line by 7:45 a.m., and the sale begins at 8. The store admits two customers at a time. Purchases are limited to two window items per person. At 9, the store opens to everyone unless there are still ticket-holders on line. Once they’ve made their purchases, any remaining window merchandise is up for grabs. You’ll find the Goodwill Bronx Store at 361 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455 (718-292-1083).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25:

The Goodwill Harlem Store Window Sale: Treat yourself to great buys on Saturday, August 25, at the Goodwill Harlem store window sale. The sale starts at 9:30 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a number in the order they arrive. They may pick one window item to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Goodwill Harlem Store at 2196 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037 (212-862-0020).

The Goodwill Washington Heights Store Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first-come, first-serve. Three customers come in at a time and may choose three items each to purchase. If they want more, they must go to the back of the line after the transaction. The doors open for everyone at 10 a.m. You’ll find the Goodwill Washington Heights Store at 512 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 (212-923-7910).

The Goodwill Bellmore Store Window Sale: Tickets are distributed to customers on line by 8:45 a.m., and the doors open at 9. The store admits two customers at a time. Purchases are limited to two showcase items per person. To keep the sale moving, customers are asked to make their selections quickly without examining each individual showcase item. Once they have made their choice, they are free to shop the rest of the store. At 9:30, the store opens to the general public. You’ll find the Goodwill Bellmore Store at 2736 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 (516-409-5951).

The Goodwill Elmsford Store Window Sale: The sales begin at 9 a.m., and are first-come, first-serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they arrived. They may select as many window items as they want. When all the ticketed customers are done, usually around 10 a.m., any remaining window items are sold in the regular way. You’ll find the Goodwill Elmsford Store at 380 North Sawmill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 (914-347-4376).

Also, don’t forget our Back to School Sale through Sunday, August 26. Get 25% off school clothes and supplies. Please note, however, that window items are not included in the sale.

Take 25% off all School Clothes and School Supplies now through Sunday, August 26th!

Just in case you’re not in the know yet, a Goodwill Window Sale is when the best items in the store (which have been displayed in the window for days if not weeks) go on sale. There are often designer items and high-priced toys in the mix. We’ve seen everything from red lacquered Chinese lions to a Ferragamo heels to pristine electric guitars. Crowds form early, so try to get to the store well before doors open.

Did you miss this month’s In-Store Upcycling Event? No fret – hopefully we’ll have more coming to a Goodwill near you and, in the meantime, we have a full Facebook album and event recap video for you to enjoy!

Remember Summer Vacation, a time full of family trips to far off places? Even if 2012 was more staycation than vacation, filling your closet with exotic finds can be a great way to feel worldly. This week, our Lauren trades Italy for her local Goodwill, and makes out with a moltabella handbag perfect for Fall at a piccolo price (and let’s not even mention the airfare she saved…). Here it is, this week’s Goodwill Gem: The Staycation Vacation Find.

Made in Italy and discovered in Goodwill – all for $7.99. That’s what I call a Goodwill Gem!

Where can you find a chic bag that sports a “Made in Italy” label without a sky-high price tag? Only at your local Goodwill, of course!

Four window sales and a Bronx store25% off sale this weekend – woohoo!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17:

The 23rd Street Goodwill Store Window Sale: The sale begins at 9 a.m. and is first come, first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they enter the store. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the 23rd Street Goodwill Store at 220 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 (212-447-7270).

The Goodwill Paramus Store Window Sale: Tickets are distributed to customers in line at 9:45 a.m., and the doors open at 10. The store admits two ticket holders at a time who are limited to two window items per person that must be purchased immediately. Once all ticket holders have made their purchases, window sale items will be available to all shoppers. You’ll find the Goodwill Paramus Store at 809 State Route 17, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201-444-0596).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18:

The Bronx Goodwill Anniversary Sale: Our 149th Street store turns five! Get 25% off storewide! Come to Goodwill’s Bronx store, and help us celebrate our fifth anniversary. Merchandise is 25% off storewide; refreshments will be served; and drawings for two $15 gift certificates will be held at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. You’ll find the Bronx Goodwill at 361 East 149th Street Street Bronx, NY, 10455 (718-292-1083).

The Fulton Street Goodwill Store Window Sale: Find some cool bargains on Saturday, August 18, at the Goodwill Fulton Street store window sale. The sale begins at 9 a.m., and is first come first serve. Each customer is given a ticket in the order they enter the store. They may pick two window items to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Goodwill Fulton Street Store at 1100-1104 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718-789-0856)

The Harlem Goodwill Store Window Sale: Find some cool bargains on Saturday, August 18, at the Goodwill Harlem store window sale. The sale starts at 9:30 a.m. and is first come, first serve. Each customer is given a number in the order they arrive. They may pick one window item to buy. When the purchase is made, they may rejoin the line to make another selection. You’ll find the Harlem Goodwill Store at 2196 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037 (212-862-0020).

The Goodwill East Northport Store Window Sale: Tickets are distributed to customers on line by 8:15 a.m., and the doors open at 8:30. The store admits two customers at a time. Purchases are limited to two window items per person. At 9:30, the store opens to everyone unless there are still ticket-holders on line. Once they’ve made their purchases, any remaining window merchandise is up for grabs. You’ll find the Goodwill East Northport Store at 1900 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY 11731 (631-462-4219)

Just in case you’re not in the know yet, a Goodwill Window Sale is when the best items in the store (which have been displayed in the window for days if not weeks) go on sale. There are often designer items and high-priced toys in the mix. We’ve seen everything from red lacquered Chinese lions to a Ferragamo heels to pristine electric guitars. Crowds form early, so try to get to the store well before doors open.